PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ayo Kakongkong (ranked 5828 p4p, 4191 weight class) and Lonny Seven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kakongkong
vs
Seven

193 cm
25
150
0 - 1 - 0

169 cm
18
150
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Good chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ayo Kakongkong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lonny Seven!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Franklyn Lucas and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kakongkong fails with an attempt to clinch.
Seven swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Seven takes a jab right on the kisser.
Seven stuffs the takedown.
Seven looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kakongkong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Seven as he connects with a hook.
Seven chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kakongkong can pounce on him.
Seven throws a jab but it's blocked by Kakongkong.
Kakongkong fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kakongkong doesn't manage to clinch there - Seven circles away.
A slow jab from Seven misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakongkong throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Seven.
Kakongkong lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kakongkong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Seven. Kakongkong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kakongkong turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kakongkong with a poor takedown

and Seven holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Seven.
Kakongkong wants to break free but Seven has control.
Kakongkong can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ayo Kakongkong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Seven working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Seven is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kakongkong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Seven softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Seven drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kakongkong pulls his leg out and moves away.
Seven throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kakongkong tries to close the distance and clinch but Seven swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A low kick from Kakongkong misses

and Seven moves into the clinch.
Kakongkong is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Seven.
Seven lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Seven lands with a left to the head.
Seven lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Seven makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Seven works on Kakongkong's body with a couple of short punches.
Kakongkong is trying to force a seperation but Seven has the dominant position.
Seven scores with a shoulder strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Seven pushes Kakongkong back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Seven pushes Kakongkong back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seven stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Seven manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Seven works on Kakongkong's body with a couple of short punches.
Seven lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kakongkong backwards.
Seven lands a shoulder strike.
Seven gets through Kakongkong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Seven digs a right hand underneath Kakongkong's ribcage. Kakongkong let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Seven is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Seven.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Seven.
A short right from Seven.
Seven lands with a right to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kakongkong gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Seven.
Seven slowing the pace effectively.
Kakongkong letting Seven take a breather here.
Seven lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kakongkong backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lonny Seven dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Seven throws a lazy right hand but Kakongkong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kakongkong thumps Seven with a low kick.
Kakongkong closes the distance and clinches up with Seven, looking for a takedown. Kakongkong pushes Seven against the cage but Seven circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kakongkong moves in looking to clinch but Seven pushes him off.
Kakongkong swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kakongkong connects with a solid leg kick.
Seven stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Seven wants it to stay on the feet.
Seven is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kakongkong - that will leave a mark!
Kakongkong lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Seven checks a low kick from Kakongkong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakongkong tries to clinch up.
Seven is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kakongkong with a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Seven circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Seven. No joy for Kakongkong on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ayo Kakongkong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Seven looks to land a combination but Kakongkong avoids it well.
Kakongkong throws a leg kick that is checked

and Seven counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Seven.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Seven with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Seven pushes Kakongkong back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Seven scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Seven on the inside.
Lonny Seven seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Seven lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kakongkong backwards.
Seven lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kakongkong or not.
Seven cracks Kakongkong with a nice body shot.
Seven lands with a short shot to the head.
Seven is stalling here.
Seven pushes Kakongkong back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Seven - that landed with a thud.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seven scores with a nice hook to the head.
Seven content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Seven is struggling to control the position.
Seven scores with a shoulder strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Seven - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Seven lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kakongkong or not.
Seven slowing the pace effectively.
A bit of stalling here from Seven.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lonny Seven.
Seven looks to land a right hand but Kakongkong moved out of range.
Ayo Kakongkong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Seven misses with a series of wild punches.
Kakongkong looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Seven.
Seven connects with a single shot there.
Kakongkong tries to clinch up.
Seven fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kakongkong manages to avoid it.

Seven closes the distance and clinches.
Kakongkong is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Seven is keeping busy.
Seven lands an uppercut.
Seven scores with a nice hook to the head.
Seven has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Seven lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Seven content to slow the pace in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seven lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Seven pressing his opponent against the cage.
Seven lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kakongkong backwards.
A shot in the inside from Seven.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Seven gets through Kakongkong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Seven lands a left hand.
A short right from Seven.
The referee is keeping an eye on Seven - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Seven lands a hook that snaps the head of Kakongkong backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lonny Seven showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Seven misses with a straight left.
Kakongkong buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kakongkong connects with a high kick.
Kakongkong sizes up Seven with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kakongkong avoids the body shot from Seven.
Kakongkong ducks under a wild hook from Seven.
Kakongkong turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kakongkong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Seven throws out the jab.
A head kick misses from Kakongkong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakongkong feints and then cracks Seven's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Seven down.
Seven takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Seven tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kakongkong was well out of range. Poor timing from Seven.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kakongkong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Seven manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kakongkong shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Seven slips a jab and a cross from Kakongkong.
Kakongkong throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kakongkong lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Seven has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Seven and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kakongkong throws a leg kick but Seven moved away.
Lonny Seven is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Seven lands with an overhand left.
Seven tries to score with a low kick but Kakongkong moves his leg out of the way.

Seven rushes Kakongkong and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Seven.
Kakongkong can't break the clinch.
Seven wants a takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kakongkong pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Seven has Kakongkong pressed against the cage.
Seven avoids a wild elbow strike from Kakongkong.
Kakongkong wants to stall.
Seven lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Kakongkong's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short uppercut from Seven.
Seven manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kakongkong throws an elbow that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kakongkong is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Seven prevents Kakongkong from breaking the clinch.
Seven content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kakongkong can't get the takedown.
Seven's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kakongkong wants to get back to striking at distance but Seven won't allow it.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ayo Kakongkong.
I think Seven has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lonny Seven!